CFA2025/046 _International Protection Specialist _Consultancy _Category A _Gonaives

Job Description

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organisation in the field of migration. It is attached to the principle that migrations which are carried out in an orderly manner and with respect for human dignity are beneficial to migrants and society. It works together with its partners in the international community to help address the increasing operational challenges of migration, improve understanding of migration issues, foster economic and social development through migration, and safeguard well-being and the human rights of migrants. For more information about IOM, please visit:https://www.iom.int/mission

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Project Context and Scope:

In October 2025, Hurricane Melissa, a Category 3 storm later downgraded to Category 2, caused severe flooding and landslides across several regions of Haiti, killing 31 people and displacing over 15,800. The disaster exposed the country’s high vulnerability and limited capacity to respond effectively to extreme weather events. Access to protection services remains limited, and there is an urgent need to strengthen support systems, build community resilience, and provide culturally appropriate services to help individuals and communities recover and thrive. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in close coordination with the Senior Emergency Coordinator, and the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the Protection Specialist will be responsible for supporting protection-related activities for the IOM’s emergency response to Hurricane Melissa in Haiti.

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Responsibilities

1. Oversee the implementation of protection components within the hurricane emergency response, ensuring quality and timely delivery of activities.
2. Coordinate individual protection case management, including cases of SGBV and child protection, and provide guidance to case workers.
3. Develop or adapt Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and tools related to protection activities under this specific emergency response.
4. Ensure proper data management and documentation of beneficiaries, including accurate entry into IOM databases and secure filing systems.
5. Prepare regular reports, statistics, and analysis on protection activities and trends as required.
6. Coordinate and supervise the direct assistance mobile team in implementing field activities in close coordination with the Protection Coordinator.
7. Contribute to the design and implementation of capacity-building initiatives for local authorities, civil society, and partners, and support the organization of awareness-raising campaigns on protection issues.
8. Maintain effective coordination and partnerships with UN agencies, government counterparts, NGOs, and other relevant actors.
9. Promote and facilitate the integration of protection principles across all emergency response activities and contribute to humanitarian planning, reporting, and funding proposals.
10. Draft protection-related reports, situation updates, briefing notes, and other documentation as requested by IOM, government counterparts, or donors.
11. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
12. Number of IOM staff, government officials, and civil society actors trained in protection-related topics.
13. Percentage of IOM’s protection initiatives successfully implemented according to established work plans.
14. Frequency and quality of interinstitutional collaboration activities on protection, such as joint meetings or initiatives.
15. Quantity and timeliness of reports, summary notes, and funding proposals produced on protection-related issues.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and/or skills required

Education

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience;                   or,                                      Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in humanitarian affairs, and/or development relating to migration, refugee, IDP issues, showing increasing levels of responsibility; field experience preferred.
• Experience in liaising with government authorities, other national/international institutions, and NGOs.
• Experience in project management and development and/or monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience working on protection programming and/or vulnerable people with protection needs in an emergency or post-conflict environment.
• Solid knowledge of Protection coordination mechanisms.

SKILLS

• Strong planning and coordination skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Sound ability to communicate practical knowledge on actions to address Protection issues at the operational level
• Demonstrated analytical, writing and reporting skills
• Solid computer skills (MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

LANGUAGES REQUIREMENTS

IOM's official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

Required

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

Desirable

Knowledge of Haitian Creole

Competencies:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Valeurs

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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